Backfire and Convulse

Backfire

Backfire verb - To have the reverse of the desired or expected effect.
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Synonyms for Backfire

Convulse and backfire are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Convulse" instead a verb "Backfire".

Nearby Words: backfired, backfiring

Convulse

Convulse verb - To make a series of small irregular or violent movements.
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Synonyms for Convulse

Backfire and convulse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backfire" instead a verb "Convulse".

Nearby Words: convulsion, convulsive, convulsing

Common collocations

moment backfire moment convulse moment
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